Elevate your happiness with these cozy self-care ideas to boost your mood. It is important to take care of ourselves, and in these busy months leading up to Christmas it can be easy to forget to do just that. Self-care means taking an active role in protecting one’s well-being and happiness, it is essential to our overall health and quality of life and affects how we think, feel and act. Time to appreciate the little things in life by focusing on what brings us joy and happiness, and here are a few cozy self-care ideas to help you on the way: Movie nights Create a little sefl-care evenin ..read more

Let’s chat cozy Nordic home decor. When creating a cozy home it is all about creating a feeling – that homely ambience that makes us calm and at ease. As the days are getting darker, it is important to make our home a comfortable, snug place where we can relax and enjoy quality time. Below you will find a few home decor pieces that will do just that: If you want to create a cozy Nordic feeling in your home, a good place to start is by adding a soft blanket. The classic Ralph blanket by Swedish brand Klippan is made from 100 per cent lamb’s wool and is perfect for cold days. Available in a wid ..read more

As cozy season is well and truly here, I thought it was the perfect time to share a selection of Scandinavian books to add to your bookshelf this season. Whether you are interested in well-being, food, design or Nordic lifestyle, there should be something here for you to indulge in during the autumn and winter months. 1 NJUTA – ENJOY, DELIGHT IN: THE SWEDISH ART OF SAVOURING THE MOMENT Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude? Then this new book is for you! Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means ‘enjoy or ‘delight in ..read more

This year, Danish design brand Vipp opened the doors to a new countryside guesthouse created by the Dutch design studio Studiotoff. Now they welcome us to a Scandinavian design villa in Puglia in the South of Italy with a perfect blend of modern luxury and impeccable design. Located on the heel of Italy in the village of Ostuni in the Puglia region, a place that has earned a reputation for being one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Villa Vipp is a new spot worth staying in. The one-story family guesthouse echoes Puglia’s whitewashed building typology punctuating the scenic landscape. Stu ..read more

An old flea market find inspired Caroline Birk Bahrenscheer to create the trendy Danish design cup shelf Sætter. Use it as a shelf in the kitchen for mugs and glasses or in the living room for displaying beautiful flea market finds. Sætter Copenhagen is a Danish design company that has reinterpreted the classic “sættekasse” (type box) which is a popular Scandinavian item. Sætter quickly became known as the “cup shelf” on Instagram and the trendy shelf can now be found in homes around the world. It comes in a range of different sizes and materials, and you can also combine several Sætter ..read more

With the changing season comes an urge for change and renewal. So with that in mind, I wanted to share a few new Autumn finds at IKEA which can help to transform your home into a cozy space. I recently had a little trip to IKEA and here are some of the items that stood out to me: 1 SMÖRLING serving tray These beautiful wooden SMÖRLING serving trays look great on their own – and even more so with food or decorative items om. Made from cut-offs from other wooden products, the set is easy to place on the table with its rounded, oval and elegant shapes. Each tray has a unique wooden pattern a ..read more

Flat Café is a cozy Nordic-style place in the centre of Lisbon where you can feel just like home. Here you can enjoy Scandinavian open-faced sandwiches made out of local products and sip speciality coffee while you watch the world go by. Visit for a taste of Scandinavia in the heart of sunny Lisbon, Portugal. Located along the steep tram route from Rua Boa Vista to Principe Real, the cozy Flat Café is a spot worth checking out. With a great selection of options for breakfast and brunch, this Scandinavian-inspired space is as charming indoors as it is outdoors. The perfect setting for hygge mo ..read more

Say hello to the new Hoptimist Bumble lamp – a cute decor piece that provides a cozy atmosphere and will brighten up your home with smiles all around. With the arrival of autumn, twilight gets earlier and evenings get longer providing the ideal opportunity for socialising with family and friends. The Hoptimist Bumble lamp makes these joyful moments even brighter and creates big, warm autumn smiles throughout the home.  A Hoptimist is all about smiles, optimism and high spirits. The very first Hoptimists were actually created in the late 1960s by Gustav Ehrenreich and have since earned th ..read more

Cozy coffee moments and hygge – have a look at this cool Scandi art by Laura Page. British illustrator and painter Laura Page portrays moments from her travels, coffee and pattern while creating a sense of beauty and peace. Page paints her illustrations using gouache with a colourful, mellow and bright aesthetic. “My illustrations aim to capture a sense of comfort and calm, where brushstrokes and textures are visible within the illustrations to add to the hand-made feel of the work,” she says. Explore a few of her artworks below which are all inspired by the Scandinavian lifestyle and avail ..read more

The beautiful organic Aalto tray from Iittala’s Alvar Aalto collection imitates the rounded shape of the iconic Aalto vase, but this time reimagined in plywood for a soft and natural look.  Inspired by the unique wood works of Alvar Aalto, the new wooden Aalto tray is a lovely addition to any Nordic-style home. It features a wave-shaped divider for organising everyday objects and is made of birch veneer with a soft lacquer finish. It is safe and sturdy for carrying wine glasses to the balcony or serving treats to friends and family – a versatile design object that also makes a beautiful ..read more